Based on a classic Ferdinando Garimberti model, the new Anziano violin is a hand-crafted marvel with a full-bodied tone and an understated beauty. The violin features an exceptionally lightweight body by following Garimberti's original designs, and is made from select tonewoods for the best carrying power.

The Anziano outfit features all-ebony fittings and a brown satin finish which is meticulously placed using a dry-water sand wax technique for an antique look. The Anziano is shop adjusted in the U.S. and includes a brazilwood bow with ebony frog and a featherweight suspension case.

Top: Select Spruce

Back & Sides: Flamed Maple

Fittings: Ebony

Tailpiece: Ebony; Fine Tuner

Purfling: Inlaid

Finish: Antique Oil Satin

Bow: BV-780

Guardian Case: CV-013

Sizes: 4/4

Gold Tone Bluegrass Tuner

Finally, a tuner made especially for bluegrass instruments. Extra stable and accurate, it locks on to the pitch of the string you are tuning, screens out ambient noise and sympathetic vibrations from other strings. Automatic and manual tuning modes for mando, banjo, guitar & chromatic tuning. Needle style meter on LCD screen plus the familiar simple LED lights.

Product# BGT

List Price: US $44.00Our Price: US $32.95

The American Fiddle Method Vol. 1

Destined to become a classic, this method provides the beginner with the elements needed to become a proficient fiddler. Based on many years of teaching experience, the author introduces the concepts and techniques that yields solid results. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
The book includes a downloadable CD which you access from Mel Bay's website.

Product# 99471M

List Price: US $24.95Our Price: US $22.95

Deluxe Fiddling Method - Book/CD/DVD

This book and CD/DVD teaches the basics of fiddling by beginning with essential bowings and fingerings, and progressing from simple to more complex renditions of tunes. Usable fingerings, bowings and explanations of each of the 49 tunes are included in this book. This is the most widely-used fiddle method available!

Product# 93742SET

List Price: US $24.95Our Price: US $22.95

You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling

With You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling, veteran Mel Bay author, Craig Duncan, has produced an excellent book for the beginning fiddler. Its 36 lessons teach basic techniques through specific exercises and traditional fiddle tunes.